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Dingell Statement on Retirement of Rep. Brenda Lawrence

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DEARBORN, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement about the retirement of her colleague Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (MI-14): “Brenda’s commitment to her communities is second to none. Throughout her 30 years in public service, she supported Michigan students while serving on the Southfield Public Schools Board of Education, gathered…

Dingell Statement on Passing of LGBTQ Activist Jim Toy

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ANN ARBOR, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the passing of longtime Ann Arbor LGBTQ activist Jim Toy: “Jim Toy was a champion for equality. He was a trailblazer not only for LGBTQ rights in Michigan but across the country. And he was a dear friend to me and John. Throughout his life, he worked to ensure that Ann Arbor and…

Dingell Tours Ypsilanti Electrify America Charging Station with Ford

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YPSILANTI, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) toured the Electrify America charging station in Ypsilanti, Michigan, along with representatives from Ford, to discuss the impact that the billions in funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure from the bipartisan infrastructure law will have on Michigan and the nation. “In August, President Biden announced…

Dingell Applauds EPA’s Strengthening of National Emissions Standards for Light Duty Vehicles

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule that would strengthen national greenhouse gas emissions standards for light duty vehicles through model year 2026: “From the very beginning, strong fuel economy and emissions standards have helped keep our environment…

Dingell, Huizenga, 35 Lawmakers Urge Inclusion of $400 Million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in FY 2023 Presidential Budget

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman Bill Huizenga led a bipartisan group of 35 lawmakers in urging the Biden-Harris Administration to provide at least $400 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) in the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget, as currently authorized under law. The lawmakers wrote, “The Great Lakes are a true national…

Dingell Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Action Plan to Replace Lead Pipes

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after the Biden-Harris Administration announced its Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan: “The only way to get safe, clean water into Michigan communities – and communities across the country – is to immediately replace all lead service lines. In Michigan’s 12th District alone, we…

Dingell, Bilirakis, Frankel Introduce Bill to Improve Public Health Programs for Older Adults

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Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-12), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), and Lois Frankel (D-FL-21) introduced the Protecting the Health of America’s Older Adults Act. This bipartisan legislation would create a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to improve the health and well-being of older adults and provide grants to state and local…

Dingell Announces MI-12 Airports to Receive Over $1.1 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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DEARBORN, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced over $1.1 million in new federal funding under the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for both the Willow Run Airport and Ann Arbor Airport to make much-needed improvements. The Willow Run Airport will receive $815,000 and the Ann Arbor Airport will receive $295,000. “Thanks to the Bipartisan…

Dingell Unveils 2021 Annual Dingell Jingle

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DEARBORN, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) rang in the holidays with the annual Dingell Jingle tradition, set to the tune of “Bells Will Be Ringing.” We are heading back home, to be with friends To celebrate the holidays once again It’s our Holiday Jingle, not just another email In celebration of infrastructure that prevails   We’re rebuilding the…

Dingell Leads 62 Colleagues in Urging Biden-Harris Administration to End Government Purchases of PFAS-Made Products

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) led 62 colleagues in sending a letter to Chair Brenda Mallory of the Council on Environmental Quality urging for U.S. agencies to avoid purchasing products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – or forever chemicals – which have been linked to serious health harms. As the Biden-Harris Administration…

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